�You Can Come Home Again�

Isaiah 49:19-20 BETHLEHEM

BAPT IST

CHURCH

311

NORTH

DUNBAR

PAULS

VALLEY

OKLAHOMA

105th

Church Anniversary and Homecoming

Michael Eaton, Senior PastorMichael Eaton, Senior Pastor

Associate Ministers

Bruce Ford

T. D Rushing

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WELCOME HOME BETHLEHEM!

Dear Bethlehem Church Family ,

Even the most desolate parts of your abandoned land will soon be crowded with your

people. Your enemies who enslaved you will be far away. The generations born in exile

will return and say, �We need more room! It�s crowded here!� Isaiah 49:19-20 NLT

The Bethlehem Baptist Church family in Pauls Valley are glad to have you back

home this weekend at our 105th Church Anniversary and Homecoming Weekend,

September 22-23, 2007. The theme is, "You Can Come Home Again!�

Isaiah 49:19-20.

We had a blessed time on yesterday at the picnic at Wacker Park . It was nice to

meet you. On this morning, I will give you the word from the Lord. Our guest

speaker at 3 o�clock will be Rev. Alvin B. Marshall of the Christland Baptist

Church, Fort Worth, Texas.

We are asking all members and former members to give a Church Anniversary

gift of $105.00.

We love you here at Bethlehem! Remember when times get tough or you get

tired of the big city, �You Can Come Home Again!�

Truly In Christ,

Pastor Michael Eaton

FROM THE CHAIRMAN

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Dear Bethlehem Family, Welcome home! I am happy that you took time out of your busy schedule to be with us this 105th Homecoming. This is a special weekend. The members of the committee and I would like for you to meet our new Pastor. We hope that you find comfort in knowing that we have been praying for your return. We have a rich legacy here at Bethlehem as you are a wonderful part of it. Just set back and relax and hear a word from the Lord. Your Brother in Christ, Herman Jackson Homecoming & Anniversary Chairman

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Bethlehem Baptist Church History

Bethlehem Baptist Church was organized in 1902 in a dugout located on the residential lot of the Rev. Elijah Leopard in the 400 block of North Hickory Street. In 1904, another church from the east side of town merged its membership with Bethlehem and in 1905 the first church building was completed. Charter mem-bers of Bethlehem included Rev. & Mrs. Elijah Leopard, Mrs. D.S.A. Burton Davidson, Mr.Clark Curry, Mr. Mose Johnson, Mrs. Jane Johnson, Mr. Nathan Harris, and Mrs. Janie Brown. From 1905 to 1941 the church expanded and grew under the leadership of Rev. Leopard, Rev. A.L. Davis, Rev. Charlie Williams, Rev. J.W.Ruff, Rev. L. H. Hervey, Rev. C. H. Kennedy, Rev. H. J.Curtis, Rev. A. Griffin, and Rev. M. J. Johnson.

In 1941, the Rev. D.D. Jones was called as pastor and under his leadership the building committee was formed with Leon Love as chairman and preparation was begun on the present edifice. Rev. Jones was in-strumental in organizing the Baptist Training Union for Bethlehem. In 1947 the Rev. C. M. Franks was called and he served until 1951. In 1952, the Rev. Charles Hill became pastor. Under his leadership the sanctuary was completed and a new parsonage was built. Rev. Hill was Bethlehem's first full time pastor. He was instrumental in establishing church records. In 1960, the Rev. D.M. Jackson was called. During his storate we began observing Annual Women's Day and Annual Youth Day. In 1961, the church called as its leader the Rev. C. W. Whitlow. Under his leadership the Educational Build-ing was erected. In 1966, the Rev. M.L. Smith began serving as pastor. The Bus Ministry has its origin during his time of leadership. In 1972, the Rev. K.D. Davis was called. During his pastorate, central air conditioning was extended to the Educational Building. 1981, the Rev. R.C. Johnson began serving as pastor. During his pastorate the Bethlehem family would have a prayer breakfast every 1st Sunday. The annual days were combined and we began celebrating All Auxil-iary Day, the first black owned daycare was established, two vans were purchased, and improvements made in the Educational Building and the Sanctuary. Memorial Stained glass windows were added to the Sanctu-ary. In 1986 a new Baptistery was installed. In 1987 we were blessed to purchase the Dunbar property. In July of 1996, Bethlehem called the Rev. C. R. Leslie Jr. During his pastorate the Children's Church Min-istry was established.

History Continue�..

In April of 2000, Bethlehem called the Rev. Lee A. Benson. After much prayer, The Lord blessed us in June of 2003, by sending Rev. Harold Brewer. Under his leadership, God blessed Bethlehem to make tremendous strides both spiritually and materially. In April of 2007, Bethlehem called the Rev. Michael Eaton. May God bless our church under this man of God's new leadership. BETHLEHEM'S LEADERSHIP Men who have served the church faithfully as deacons through the years were Clark Curry, Jim Black, Martin Edwards, Jesse Jones, Charles Miles, Sonny Tyson, Leon Love, Fletcher Willis, Brown Peters, Sampson James, Leroy Peters, Freeland Cudjoe, L.C. Brown. Present Deacons are: Floyd James, Bill Jones, Al Jackson, Quinen Ross and Park Prince. Those who served as Church Clerk were Sisters D.S.A. Davidson, Bernice Curry Green, Bertha James, Marie James, Gladys Hill-McCowen, Ozella Peters, Maxine Buckner and present clerk is Jocelyn Rushing. Past Treasurers were Jesse Jones, Leon Love, Fletcher Willis, Jesse Fields, Freeland Cudjoe, Bill Jones, Mar-tha Peters, and Herman Jackson presently serving is Al Jackson. Six young men who were members of Bethlehem have been called into the ministry. They are Rev. Leroy Pe-ters, Gregory Jones, Harvey Jackson, Charles Dawson, Dwayne Cudjoe, Herman Stevenson and Bruce Ford. Serving as Trustees in the past were Robert Curry, Tom Ross, Clifton Fields, Fred Love, Victor Jackson, Jesse Fields, Quinen Ross and Theola Jackson. Present Trustees are Isom Davis, Al Jackson, Audrey Jones, and Her-man Jackson. Music plays a vital part in helping to spread the word of God. Serving Bethlehem as musicians through the years were Octavia McNeal Todd, B.M. Elsberry, Althea Dorn, Lynn Willis, Velah Ross, Isom Davis, Nancy Kerr, Lori Ford and Tommie Sampson. Serving at present is Tommie Sampson. Yes, Bethlehem is marching on... we've passed over the roads that led us here. We've pitched our tents on land near turbulent waters but the leaders who have waited in the camp have caught the gleam of a new day, and have each in their turn brought us into greater and more secure avenues of success. The Church today with its outstanding leadership and its background of loyal followers, stands as a city that sets on a hill. We pray to ever hold to those principles of faith and doctrine that has made us useful and inspira-tional. As proud as we are of our church, we are constantly praying to the Master to keep us humble enough to be of service.

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1902-2007 Proclaimers of the Word

1961

Rev. C. W. Whitlow

1966

Rev. M. L. Smith

1972

Rev. K. D. Davis

1981

Rev. Roy C. Johnson

1996

Rev. Charles Leslie

2000

Rev. Lee. Benson Jr.

2004

Rev. Harold Brewer

2007

Rev Michael EatonRev Michael Eaton

1902 Rev. E. Leopard

1905

Rev. E, Leopard Rev. A. L. Davis

Rev. Charles Williams Rev. J. W. Ruff

Rev. L. H. Hervey Rev. C. H. Kennedy

Rev. H. J. Curtis Rev. A. Griffin

Rev. M. J. Johnson

1941 Rev. D. D. Jones

1947

Rev. C. M. Franks

1952 Rev. Charles Hill

1960

Rev. D. M. Jackson

Our Beloved Past Members Izora Barnett

William Barnett

Loraine Bedford

Beluah Black

Jim Black

Grace Brown

L.C. Brown

Lottie Carter

Beatrice Craig

Freeland Cudjoe

Alvin Curry

Bernice Curry

Clark Curry

Elvia Curry

Sonny Curry

Zeb Curry

D.S. Davidson

Elizabeth Davis

Beulah Elsberry

Christine Fields

Jesse Fields

Patsy Fields

Irene Floyd

Betty Ford

Douglas Ford

Frankie Ford

Bertha Graham

Dora Hamilton

Bertha Harper

Maida Hunt

Ellen Jackson

Ivory Jackson

Bertha James

Fred James

Leola James

Louise James

Lullene James

Mable James

Marie James

Nishie James

Sampson James

Tommie James, Jr.

Wanda James

Polly Jones

Ray Jones

Dolly Knowles

Aaron Love

Henrietta Love

Ben Love, Sr.

Charlie Miles

Donald Ray Miles

Minnie Miles

Oscar Miles

Ted Peachlyn

Brown Peters

C.E. Peters, Sr.

Joe Peters

Mary Peters

Martha Peters

Jerry Pierce

Katherine Pierce

Kevin Pierce

L. C. Pierce, Jr.

Amy Ross

Harriett Ross

Tom Ross

Lemmie Sparks

Georgia Smith

Nettie Stevenson

Lilly Taylor

Emma Jean Watkins

Stella Whitfield

Gloster Wiley

Missie Williams

Naomi Willis

Naomi Willis

Buster Willis

Fletcher Willis

Hattie Willis

Pearly Young

Michael Eaton, is a native of Dallas, Texas and the only son of the late Mr. Floyd G. Harper and youngest of two children of Mrs. Lula M. Thomas of Colorado Springs, Colorado. He is married to Kimberly and they are blessed with two daughters, Kimberly and Christal. His home church, Concord Baptist Church, Dallas, Texas, has a membership of over five thousand mem-bers. The late Dr. E. K. Bailey was his pastor and father in the ministry. The Rev. Bryan L. Carter is now his pastor and successor of Dr. E. K. Bailey. Pastor Eaton served as the Singles Pastor of the Concord Mis-sionary Baptist Church in Dallas, Texas. Pastor Eaton has also worked five years in the Singles Ministry of Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship under the leadership of Dr. Tony Evans. Pastor Eaton served as the Senior Pastor of the Holiday Hills Baptist Church in Abilene, Texas. He was elected as the Assistant Secretary of the Greater Abilene Minister�s Alliance where he served until he received his call to Pauls Valley. He also lead a commercial campaign to evangel-ize in the city of Abilene to save souls who were lost to Christ. He also produced and broadcast a weekly radio program, �The Hills� which was heard on the ESPN Radio Network and syndicated nation-ally and internationally in countries such as China, Africa and the United Kingdom through his pod cast ministry. He has over 18,640 MP3 downloaded messages through his pod cast ministry. His MySpace.com ministry has over 11661 views and over 4317 friends. Pastor Eaton is author of the books, �How To Became A Good Thing,� �How To Be Blessed As A Chris-tian Single,� �How To Choose A Worthy Mate,� and Overcoming Fatal Attractions�. Pastor Eaton has been a contributing spiritual columnist in several Pastor Eaton has been a contributing spiritual columnist in several West Texas Newspapers, State and Na-tional Newspapers and The Preaching Magazine, a national publication for preachers. He is a contributing writer for an Exegetical Sunday School Curriculum. Pastor Eaton has studied at Criswell College in Dallas, Texas and Southwestern Theology Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas. Pastor Eaton is now the proud pastor of Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church. This is the best church on this side of heaven.

Pastor Michael Eaton Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church Pauls Valley Oklahoma meaton@heargodswordatbethlehem.com 405. 268-0151

Bethlehem Baptist Church

105th Homecoming & Church Anniversary

Theme: "You Can Come Home Again!�

Isaiah 49:19-20

Bethlehem �Share the Love�

11:00 a.m. Worship Order of Service

September 23, 2007

Call to Worship Minister Bruce Ford

Praise & Worship Church Family

Announcements Sis. Karen Lawrence

Welcome Ushers

Pastoral Remarks Pastor Michael Eaton

Selection Choir

Tithes & Offering Pastor Michael Eaton

Expressions of Praise Bethelmimes

Altar of Prayer Pastor Michael Eaton

Hymn Congregation

A Word From God Pastor Michael Eaton

Invitation Minister Bruce Ford

Benediction Pastor Michael Eaton

Fellowship Immediately Following The Service

Pastor Alvin B. Marshall is a native of Delhi, Louisiana. He is the only son born to the parentage of the late Mr. Ernest and Mrs. Carrie May Marshall. He attended Elementary school at Esther Toombs High School and graduated from Delhi High School in 1974. He attended Southern University where he was a member of the Southern University Marching Band and received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mathematics with a minor in Computer Science. After leaving Southern University he moved to Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex as an employee of the Vought Corporation his first full-time job and later taught in the Dallas Independent School District for 5 years. He is the father of two children Quincy and Carliss Marshall.

Pastor Marshall began his ministerial journey at the historic Mount Olive Baptist Church in Arlington, Texas under the leadership of Pastor N. L. Robinson in 1983. He served as Associate Pastor from 1983 until November of 1989 serving as Worship leader. He then became the first full-time Associate Pastor in the his-tory of Mount Olive serving in the position of Assistant Pastor from December 1989 to August 1992. He was responsible for the daily administration of church activities. He taught the Adult Vacation Bible School class for several years. He started the Single�s Men Bible Study Ministry and was its first teacher and of the 35 original members he discipled, 8 of them got married. He started and gave leadership to the Married Couples Sunday School Class of over 100 participants attended weekly. Pastor Robinson encouraged him to further his Biblical studies. Therefore, he enrolled at Southern Bible Institute in Dallas, Texas where, in the spring of 1988, he received a diploma in Systematic Theology. He taught Bible Books and Systematic Theology at Southern Bible Institute in the school semester 1989 � 1990. Motivated by the words from the Bible �my people perish for lack of knowledge� and the verse in I Timothy 2:15, Pastor Marshall enrolled at Dallas Theological Seminary in 1990 pursuing the Masters of Theology degree in Pastoral Studies with a concentra-tion in Urban Ministries. Through many tribulations, troubles, and tests, by God�s Amazing Grace, finished the degree requirements in 2005. While a student at D. T. S., with the prayer and encouragement of Dr. Eddie B. Lane, he became the founder and Senior Pastor of Grace Evangelical Baptist Church in Arlington, Texas from 1994 � 1999.

The Lord then called him to the nationally known Concord Missionary Baptist Church in Dallas, Texas under the leadership of Dr. E. K. Bailey in January 2001 and served as Executive Pastor of Church Admini-stration at Concord. He was responsible for coordinating ministry operations, supervising the human re-sources functions and the day-to-day operations of the Concord Church. He was in this position from Febru-ary 1, 2001 until August 2002. He then was asked and accepted the position to serve as the Associate Pastor of Operations at Concord Baptist Church. He was the staff member responsible for specific operational du-ties not assigned to the Assistant Pastor. He started serving in this position in September 2002. He has taught Biblical Doctrines and Theological studies at Concord and is currently teaching Theology Classes in South-ern Bible Institute, Dallas, Texas during the Fall and Spring Semesters. On October 17, 2004 he was called to pastor the Christland Missionary Baptist Church where he is convinced and committed to the call of God to be his bondservant to serve His purposes for this generation. Pastor Marshall has completed almost three years serving as Senior Pastor/Teacher at Christland, a church centered on Christ to carry out the great com-mission and the great commandment.

Pastor Alvin B. Marshall Christland Missionary Baptist Church Fort. Worth, Texas

Bethlehem Baptist Church

105th Homecoming & Church Anniversary

Theme: "You Can Come Home Again!�

Isaiah 49:19-20

Bethlehem �Share the Love�

September 23, 2007

3:00 p.m. Worship Order of Service

Presentation Sis. Kim Jackson

Devotion Deacons

Welcome Sis. Isom Davis

Response Visiting Church

Expression of Praise Torey Jaskson

Occasion & History Sis. Donya Swindall

Memorial Service (soft music) Young Men/Men of Church

Mrs. Velah Ross

Selection Congregation

�What Bethlehem Means to Me� Sis. Mary Ross

Bro. Darryl Newton

Expressions (2 minutes) Former Members

Offertory Deacons

Pulpit In Charge

Introduction of Speaker Pastor Michael Eaton

Selection Visiting Choir

A Word From God Pastor Alvin B. Marshall

Christland Missionary Baptist Church

Fort Worth, Texas

Selection Visiting Choir

Recognition of Visitors Pastor Michael Eaton

Invitation Minister Bruce Ford

Remarks Bro. Herman Jackson

Benediction Rev. Alvin B. MArshall

This service is dedicated to the patriots of yesterday; the seasoned citizens of today and those striving to carry the torch into the future.

Members of Bethlehem

Homecoming/Anniversary Committee Chairman

Herman Jackson Isom Davis

Kimberly Eaton Kim Jackson

Jocelyn Rushing Culinary Committee

Pamela Sanders Claudia Newton Denise Stafford Audrey Jones

Picnic Committee Bill Jones

Linda Lawton Finance Committee

Deacons

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